Speedy Pork & Potato Carnitas Hash

Speedy Pork & Potato Carnitas Hash ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder or butt
• 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 large bell pepper (any color)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.75 cup chicken broth or water
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 lime wedges

How to make Speedy Pork & Potato Carnitas Hash

1. Trim any excess large pieces of fat from the 1.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, then cut the pork into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes. Wash and dice the 1.5 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
2. Peel and dice the medium yellow onion and large bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the 3 cloves of garlic finely.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the cubed pork with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until the pork is evenly coated.
4. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once shimmering, add the seasoned pork in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the pork for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until deeply browned on all sides.
5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced potatoes, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet with the browned pork. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften and lightly brown. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
6. Pour in 3/4 cup of chicken broth or water. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15-20 minutes. The potatoes should be tender and the pork very fork-tender, with most of the liquid absorbed. If too much liquid remains, uncover and increase heat to medium-low to evaporate any remaining liquid, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Roughly chop the 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the hash.
8. Serve the Speedy Pork & Potato Carnitas Hash directly from the skillet, accompanied by lime wedges for a fresh squeeze over each serving.

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